Enhancements Crew Member

Perficut Companies, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training provided

Opportunities for advancement

Uniforms and equipment provided

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Perficut Companies, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Entry-Level Enhancement Crew Member to support field operations under a Crew Leader.

This role focuses on hands-on training, learning landscape and construction equipment, and delivering quality service in all weather. The position offers on-the-job training, opportunities for advancement, uniforms, benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to follow safety instructions.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Demonstrated teamwork and effective communication with crew members.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with the crew leader and crew members.
• Learn to operate landscape/construction equipment.
• Learn plant materials and industry best practices.
• Adhere to safety programs and quality standards as directed by the foreman.
• Develop competency in operating equipment and tools.
• Complete tasks within the timeframe and to professional standards requested by the team.

Skills

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Math skills

Tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

Position Overview

The Enhancement Crew Member is an entry-level production role. The employee spends most of the time in the field under supervision of a Crew Leader.

• On-the-job training provided
• Opportunities for advancement
• Learn new skills and cross-train with other departments
• Support for getting your pesticide applicator’s commercial certification
• 90-day retention bonus for employees in good standing
• Uniforms and equipment provided
• Paid holidays and PTO package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k), and Employee Assistance Program available
• Effectively communicate with the crew leader and crew members.
• Learn to operate landscape/construction equipment.
• Learn plant material and industry best practices.
• Performs work with special attention placed on quality standards, adhering to safety program, and delivering the services as outlined by the foreman.
• Develops competency in operating equipment and tools needed to perform daily tasks.
• Performs the work requested by the crew leader in the timeframe requested and to the level of professionalism demanded by members of Team Perficut.
• Achieve any department required certification within 90 days of placement.
• Ability to use general, in-field technology.
• Possesses basic math skills.
• Available to work outside regular business hours as needs dictate.
• Work in all adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to learn to operate snow and ice removal equipment
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Overview

The Enhancement Crew Member is an entry-level production role. The employee spends most of the time in the field under supervision of a Crew Leader.

Benefits

• On-the-job training provided
• Opportunities for advancement
• Learn new skills and cross-train with other departments
• Support for getting your pesticide applicator’s commercial certification
• 90-day retention bonus for employees in good standing
• Uniforms and equipment provided
• Paid holidays and PTO package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k), and Employee Assistance Program available

Day-to-Day Stuff

• Effectively communicate with the crew leader and crew members.
• Learn to operate landscape/construction equipment.
• Learn plant material and industry best practices.
• Performs work with special attention placed on quality standards, adhering to safety program, and delivering the services as outlined by the foreman.
• Develops competency in operating equipment and tools needed to perform daily tasks.
• Performs the work requested by the crew leader in the timeframe requested and to the level of professionalism demanded by members of Team Perficut.
• Achieve any department required certification within 90 days of placement.
• Ability to use general, in-field technology.
• Possesses basic math skills.
• Available to work outside regular business hours as needs dictate.
• Work in all adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to learn to operate snow and ice removal equipment
• Other duties as assigned.

Characteristics Needed to Succeed

• Valid driver’s license with eligibility to be added to Company’s auto insurance
• Demonstrated ability to process and follow instructions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team and independently
• Ability to learn how to use tools and equipment meeting operational safety standards
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal or written instructions
• Must be able to work in a safety aware environment
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions
• Regular and prompt attendance required
• Ability to work outside regular business hours as needed due to changing weather conditions
• Prior experience helpful but not required

Physical Demands

Required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Lift and carry weights ranging from 25 to 50 pounds with frequency
• Occasional lifting and carrying weights ranging from 51 to 100 pounds.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching and stooping
• Frequent standing
• Occasional operation of equipment
• Occasional sitting, climbing and reaching above shoulder height
• Frequent repetitive hand movements/grasping
• Good vision, corrected to normal
• Good hearing, corrected to normal; or ability to communicate/understand required information and to perform job duties
• Ability to be mobile throughout required work areas

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be expected to work outside in all types of weather conditions; conditions include occasional extreme heat exposure due to natural climate. The noise level in each work environment will vary and could sporadically be loud.

The Perficut Way…

At Perficut, your success is our success, and we are committed to your development. If you want to be a part of the greatest site management company in America with the opportunity to make a difference, this is the place for you! Our dedicated team of inspired individuals makes working here a great career experience, where your ideas and efforts count towards endless opportunities.

Pre-Employment Lift Test & Drug Screen Required

Proof of employment eligibility is required

Perficut is an Equal-Opportunity Employer